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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.40, 12,545.12 and 2,123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.40, 12,545.12 and 2,123.40 is: 3,185.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.40 : 12,545.12 = 2,123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.40/12,545.12 = 2,123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.40x = 12,545.12 × 2,123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.40x = 26,638,307.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,638,307.81/8,363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.11

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